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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Mazda Mazda3, 22% of all 303 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 45,350 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
67
22% of 303
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
45,350 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Mazda Mazda3 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2008, latest Jul 23, 2022.

2008 Mazda Mazda3 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2008Nov 2009Oct 2010Nov 2011Aug 2012Aug 2013Sep 2014Feb 2016
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Jul 2022; peak Apr 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20056 (6%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200724 (11%)
  4. 200867 (22%)
  5. 200940 (35%)
  6. 201081 (12%)
  7. 201114 (11%)
  8. 201218 (8%)
  9. 20133 (3%)
  10. 20145 (4%)
  11. 20153 (2%)
  12. 20163 (3%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 20182 (2%)
  15. 20191 (1%)
  16. 20203 (9%)
  17. 20213 (6%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (8%)
  20. 20241 (8%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Mazda Mazda3, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,350 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most suspension complaints (81), compared with 67 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.